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  • Absen Launches CL V3 Series for Premium Indoor LED Applications

    Absen Launches CL V3 Series for Premium Indoor LED Applications

    Absen has introduced the CL V3 Series, a premium indoor COB MicroLED display designed for high-end professional environments where image quality and reliability matter most. Built for spaces like corporate lobbies, control rooms, conference rooms, retail flagship stores, and experience centers, CL V3 delivers sharp visuals, deep blacks, and consistent color performance even in demanding lighting conditions. Its advanced flip-chip COB technology and ultra-black packaging help create immersive, high-contrast visuals that stand out.

    Designed for long daily operation, the CL V3 Series focuses on smooth performance, energy efficiency, and ease of installation. With high refresh rates, low blue light certification, and reduced power consumption, it supports both user comfort and sustainability goals. The slim, lightweight design allows flexible mounting options, making it a practical and future-ready display solution for IT-driven Pro AV deployments.

    Absen, a leading global provider of LED display solutions, announced the launch of its CL V3 Series, a flagship indoor COB MicroLED display designed to deliver exceptional visual performance and dependable operation across premium Pro AV environments.

    Designed for brand flagship stores, corporate lobbies, enterprise exhibition halls, home theaters, conference environments, and control rooms, CL V3 delivers consistent visual performance and striking image quality for today’s most visually demanding professional spaces.

    The CL V3 Series supports up to 97% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, delivers peak brightness of up to 1600 nits, and achieves an ultra-high 30,000:1 contrast ratio. Built on flip-chip COB technology and Absen’s 9-layer HTB ultra-black packaging process, the display produces deep blacks, reduced surface reflection, and enhanced image depth for immersive viewing in both bright and controlled lighting conditions. Adaptive color matching ensures consistent visuals across content sources and multi-screen installations.

    “CL V3 represents a new standard for premium indoor LED,” said Trent Slyter, Vice President of Sales for Pro AV. “From brand-forward retail spaces to corporate and public-facing environments, customers need displays they can trust for both visual precision and long-term performance. CL V3 was designed to deliver consistent image quality and simplified ownership, helping organizations create impactful visual experiences with confidence.

    Designed for extended daily operation, CL V3 features a 7680Hz ultra-high refresh rate for flicker-free low-grayscale performance and camera-friendly output. Its 22-bit grayscale and PWM+PAM hybrid drive technology ensure smooth color transitions without banding or visual artifacts, and boasts a TÜV Low Blue Light certification that supports visual comfort during prolonged use.

    Absen’s five-fold energy-saving technology reduces overall power consumption by up to 20%, with automatic standby power cutoff delivering additional efficiency gains, supporting sustainability goals while lowering long-term operating costs.

    The ultra-slim cabinet design supports wall-mounted, hanging, and stacking installations, enabling seamless integration into architectural spaces. Lightweight panels improve installation and maintenance efficiency, making CL V3 well-suited for brand flagship retail environments, corporate lobbies and public spaces, enterprise exhibition and experience centers, and conference and boardroom applications.

  • Absen Announces North America Group Buying Promotion for PL3.9 Pro V3

    Absen Announces North America Group Buying Promotion for PL3.9 Pro V3

    Absen Inc. has launched a North America group-buying promotion for its PL3.9 Pro V3 LED displays, running from February 3 to April 30. The program allows rental and staging companies to purchase panels from a single production batch, helping them maintain consistent color performance, simplify cross-rentals, and standardize their LED fleets. Up to 2,000 square meters of panels are available under this coordinated buying initiative.

    Built for demanding outdoor use while remaining flexible for indoor environments, the PL3.9 Pro V3 offers high brightness, rugged construction, and fast setup features suited for festivals, tours, and large corporate events. Compatibility with popular control systems and efficient transport options make it easier for IT and AV teams to integrate the display into existing workflows and manage large-scale deployments with reliability and consistency.

    Absen Inc., the US subsidiary of Absen, the internationally acclaimed innovator in LED display technology, announces a North American group-buying promotion for the PL3.9 Pro V3 LED display, from February 3 through April 30. The program allows rental and staging companies to secure panels from a single production batch, with up to 2,000 square meters available in one coordinated order.

    “This group-buying program is designed to help rental and staging companies standardize their fleets while maximizing utilization,” said Emily Chan, president of Absen Inc. “By securing PL3.9 Pro V3 panels from one production batch, customers can achieve consistent color performance across shows, simplify cross-rentals and deploy a single outdoor-capable LED platform that seamlessly adapts for indoor environments as needed.”

    Designed for outdoor rental applications, the PL3.9 Pro V3 is a rental-grade LED display engineered to withstand demanding outdoor conditions, while also offering the flexibility to perform in indoor environments. The display features a durable unibody, dual-layer cabinet design with one-click brightness switching, allowing operators to transition instantly from 1,500 nits for indoor use to 5,000 nits for outdoor applications without file resending or downtime.

    Ideal for festivals, touring and corporate events, the PL3.9 Pro V3 offers a 3.9-millimeter pixel pitch and a dynamic brightness range from 0.1 to 5,000 nits, powered by black LEDs. The die-casting magnesium cabinet provides high structural strength while supporting tool-free rear maintenance of modules and integrated power components.

    For rigging and installation, the PL3.9 Pro V3 supports hanging heights up to 66 feet when properly installed, using Absen’s wind-bracing system and triangle hanging bars. The cabinet includes triple-guard protection features, including corner shields, safety ropes and a locking knob, along with an automatic edge protection mechanism that retracts during vertical installation. The PL3.9 Pro V3 features a high-strength kingpin vertical locking and an auto-magnetic cabinet design that improves alignment and stability during setup, which is critical for outdoor staging and large-scale event deployments.

    The display is compatible with Brompton and NovaStar control systems by swapping the receiver card, providing flexibility across existing rental workflows. For transport and logistics, 14-in-1 dollies are designed to protect panels during touring and frequent load-ins.

    By participating in the group buying promotion, customers can secure panels from the same production batch, supporting consistent color performance, simplified cross-rental and easier collaboration across fleets.

  • PPDS redefines elemental expectations for digital signage with stylish new 4K UHD Philips Signage 2000 Series launch at ISE 2026

    PPDS redefines elemental expectations for digital signage with stylish new 4K UHD Philips Signage 2000 Series launch at ISE 2026

    PPDS has unveiled the new Philips Signage 2000 Series at ISE 2026, designed to bring digital signage “back to basics” while still delivering strong performance and professional reliability. Aimed at 16/7 commercial environments, the series offers 4K UHD resolution, 400 nits brightness, and a clean, modern design across multiple screen sizes, making it suitable for retail, corporate, education, hospitality, and public spaces.

    Powered by Android 14, the Philips Signage 2000 Series allows native app installation without the need for external media players and integrates seamlessly with the Philips Wave cloud platform for remote management. With features like FailOver for uninterrupted playback and a modular, future-ready design supporting optional connectivity upgrades, the new range delivers a cost-effective, scalable signage solution for IT teams looking for simplicity, control, and long-term value from a trusted global provider like PPDS.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new Philips Signage 2000 Series, bringing UHD digital signage back to basics.

    Unveiled at ISE 2026 – at Philips Booth 3N500 – this exciting new Series continues PPDS’ global efforts to deliver the broadest portfolio of visual solutions, supporting the range of needs and budgets while bringing powerful benefits and competitive advantages to customers of all sizes – from small independents to international conglomerates.

    Redefining and raising the bar for so called ‘standard’ signage displays, the Philips Signage 2000 Series brings together some of PPDS’ most acclaimed features, capabilities and technologies, ensuring maximum impact and control for installations in 16/7 dawn to dusk environments.

    Elemental design, great visual performance

    Guaranteed to make a positive impression – including installations inside retail stores, corporate offices, hotel lobbies, bars, cafes or restaurants, museum exhibits, school corridors, and more – the Philips Signage 2000 Series launches in a range of screen sizes to suit, including 43”, 50”, 55” and 65”.

    Portrait or landscape mountable, each display has been designed to pack a punch, equipped with a stunning 4K UHD, 400 nits of brightness, finessed with a stylish, even bezel design for a premium presentation.

    Andrea Barbuti, Global Product Management Lead EMEA at PPDS, commented: “At PPDS, we don’t believe in barriers, and we work hard to ensure we provide solutions that support the many, rather than the few. The Philips Signage 2000 Series brings signage right back to basics, equipped to support and satisfy simpler integrations that don’t require some of the bells and whistles found on our more premium offerings.”

    Value and versatility

    Joining the Philips Signage 5000 Series and the Philips Stretch 3150 Series – both unveiled at ISE 2026 – the Philips Signage 2000 Series joins the ever expanding professional Android SoC family of Philips Professional Displays. Powered by Android 14, offering trusted connectivity and security built in, as well as seamless integration and enhanced performance.

    Tailored to meet the unique needs of the customers and environment, the Philips Signage 2000 Series is optimised for native Android apps and enables users to install web apps and software directly onto the display, eliminating the need for an external media player.

    Wave ready

    Furthermore, the Philips Signage 2000 Series can be managed and monitored remotely using the newly upgraded Philips Wave platform. This evolutionary cloud platform puts AV/IT managers fully in control, with simplified installation and set up, monitoring and controlling displays, upgrading firmware, managing playlists, and setting power schedules.

    For complete peace of mind – particularly for more demanding commercial applications – the Philips Signage 2000 Series also features PPDS’ exclusive FailOver technology, which ensures screens never go blank, automatically playing back up content on screen in the unlikely event of a media player failure.

    With versatility and flexibility at the heart of Philips Professional Displays, the Philips Signage 2000 Series adopts a future proof approach for customers, with its modular design bringing opportunities to add WiFi and Bluetooth with the optional CRD22 module, as well as PPDS’ all in one wireless content sharing solution, Philips ScreenShare.

    This modular approach, together with Philips Wave, is ingrained in PPDS’ wider sustainability strategy, with a firm focus on reuse and recyclability, reduced WEEE disposal, while helping to save time, energy, and environmental impact during the lifetime use and management of displays.

    Barbuti added: “The Philips Signage 2000 Series is a great opportunity for businesses, whether upgrading older displays or dipping their toes into the technology for the first time, to reap the benefits and rewards available through digital signage, from a trusted global provider, at a budget that suits. At ISE 2026, we have redefined the perception of basic digital signage displays.”

  • ISE 2026: PPDS unveils AV industry’s most advanced comprehensive LED Configuration platform for seamless Philips video wall design and delivery

    ISE 2026: PPDS unveils AV industry’s most advanced comprehensive LED Configuration platform for seamless Philips video wall design and delivery

    At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, PPDS unveiled its new all-inclusive Philips LED Configurator, a powerful online platform designed to simplify how LED video walls are planned, designed, and delivered. Built for PPDS partners and customers, the tool allows users to easily design Philips dvLED installations by selecting panels, sizes, pixel pitch, brightness, and other technical requirements, while instantly visualizing the final result on screen. The goal is simple: reduce complexity, remove guesswork, and ensure what is designed is exactly what gets installed.

    The platform also integrates compatible components such as mounts, brackets, control boxes, and cables from trusted AV manufacturers, enabling end-to-end project planning in one place. With built-in cost visibility, market-specific access, and support from PPDS’ certified partner network, the Philips LED Configurator helps IT and AV teams move faster from idea to execution, saving time, avoiding errors, and improving overall project outcomes.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the latest advances in its unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled service, support and business opportunities to partners and customers around the world, with the launch of the brand new and ‘all inclusive’ Philips LED Configurator.

    Set unveiled and demonstrated for the first time at ISE 2026 in Barcelona (Philips Booth 3N500), the new and updated online Philips LED Configurator takes traditional LED configuration tools and capabilities to the next level, delivering effortless dvLED design opportunities, for seamless ordering and installations.

    Free to use and available exclusively to PPDS partners and customers worldwide, the intuitive Philips LED Configurator – hailed internally as the most comprehensive of its kind – lets customers effortlessly create and accurately visualise their creative ambitions, down to the finest specifications and details, on screen.

    What you see is what you’ll get

    Addressing and minimising common sources of complexity and inaccuracy in design workflows, the Philips LED Configurator allows partners and customers to select from PPDS’ full suite of indoor and outdoor Philips dvLED panels, factoring in their specific needs and requirements for the project, including size, pixel pitch, brightness, and refresh rates, to name only a few. And that’s not all.

    PPDS has teamed up with some of the AV industry’s leading manufacturers of components – including producers of brackets, mounts, control boxes, data cables, light sensors, finishing kits, and more – so that customers can select a full range of components as part of the design process, ready to be ordered as part of the package.

    This optional ready to go approach eliminates any concerns around compatibility, while saving substantial time on research for solutions specific to a project.

    The final results – including components – will all be featured and presented on the platform, providing partners and customers a perfect visual representation of the results before a final decision is made.

    Seamless project management

    Available globally and tailored to specific markets, partners, and customers, the platform will provide a total cost of the components, which can then be managed as part of an overall project package.

    In addition, a standard version of the platform will be accessible and available to all via the PPDS website, with all enquiries and submissions being evaluated and discussed before being referred to an appropriate PPDS specialist partner.

    Marco van der Knaap, Head of Strategy and Transformation Philips dvLED at PPDS, commented: “The journey from creation to installation of LED walls can sometimes be a complex, and frustrating, experience, with many aspects to consider. Having worked in this space for over 25 years, I have seen and experienced them all, and these provided the foundations for the new Philips LED Configurator. We have designed the platform to be easy to use and virtually foolproof, with the intuitive menus making the entire process – from selection to design – universally usable.”

    Jae O Choi Park, EMEA Commercial Head at PPDS, added: “The new platform provides a fast and simple opportunity for customers to take control of their ambitions, to experiment with ideas, and then, should they wish, to take things to the next stage with formal and detailed discussions around the project. With our certified and trusted select partner network, the customer will be safe in the knowledge that, should they wish to proceed, they will be partnering with the best in the business based on their project needs. It’s a win-win for everyone involved, ensuring the most positive outcomes and experiences.”

    Van der Knaap concluded: “With the Philips LED Configurator, you can create your complete solution in a single location and then visualise it perfectly on screen. That’s not always been the case on other platforms. Things like cables, control boxes, and mounts will change the aesthetics of a project design and, in some cases, make the final results look untidy, if not completely unfeasible. We took all these concerns for installers into account while creating a unified solution that delivers exactly on what it promises. Providing everything required for planning an installation, ensuring project ambitions are much faster and as hassle free as possible. This is a game changing new tool for our partners and customers, not only simplifying project creation and management but also in helping them win business they may otherwise not have been aware of.”

  • 3D Experiences and Sony Spatial Reality Display Deliver Immersive Stereo Visualization for Client Engagement

    3D Experiences and Sony Spatial Reality Display Deliver Immersive Stereo Visualization for Client Engagement

    Overview

    3D Experiences Iberia SL is a leading provider of stereoscopic content for a wide range of industries, including entertainment, tourism, retail, digital marketing, and healthcare. Their expertise lies in creating immersive 3D visuals that help clients better understand complex spatial relationships and design intent. To deliver these high-quality experiences, the company has integrated Sony’s cutting-edge Spatial Reality Display (SRD) into its workflow. This advanced display technology offers glasses-free 3D visualization, allowing users to view assets with true depth and perspective directly on the screen. As a result, presentations and 3D reviews are significantly enhanced, providing stakeholders with a much clearer and more realistic sense of the visualized environments. By leveraging the SRD, 3D Experiences ensures that their clients can engage with content in a collaborative, visually compelling way—without the technical barriers or isolation typically associated with VR headsets. The company’s innovative approach is transforming how industries present and review 3D assets, making immersive stereo visualization more accessible and impactful for a diverse set of clients.

    The Challenge

    • Traditional 2D presentations lacked depth, making it difficult for clients to fully understand spatial relationships and design intent.
    • VR headsets provided immersion but were isolating and impractical for collaborative reviews.
    • Contact-safe setup to ensure a hygienic, touch-free viewing experience, reducing any risk of cross-contamination among visitors.
    • Higher throughput to facilitate smooth visitor flow by enabling immediate engagement without setup, cleaning, or calibration time.
    • Fewer technical issues to minimize maintenance and downtime by eliminating fragile components such as batteries, sensors, and tracking hardware.
    • Clients demanded visual clarity and realism without technical complexity.

    The Solution

    • 3D Experiences adapted its stereo content pipeline to optimize for SRD’s eye-tracked stereoscopic display, ensuring accurate depth perception.
    • Instead of real-time rendering, the company focused on high-fidelity pre-rendered stereo images and animations, which provide superior visual quality and consistency.
    • Created immersive demo reels across six verticals:
      • Brewery: Showcasing production environments in 3D.
      • Interior Architecture: Allowing clients to “walk through” spaces virtually.
      • Fast Food: Presenting store layouts and branding in depth.
      • Car Dealership: Highlighting vehicle design and showroom concepts.
      • Luxury Store (Digital Twin): Enabling realistic previews of retail spaces.
      • Handmade Art: Bringing craftsmanship details to life in 3D.

    Additionally, 3D Experiences uses a beamsplitter rig with the 27” ELF-SR2 for live 3D preview, enabling efficient stereo monitoring and compositing. This method speeds up digital twin creation and enhances the SRD’s dual function as both a production monitor and exhibition display—delivering realistic asset representations that captivate clients while streamlining the filmmaking process.

    Why 3D Stereo Matters

    • Enhanced Immersion: Stereo images create a sense of depth that 2D cannot replicate, helping clients feel “inside” the design.
    • Better Decision-Making: Seeing assets in 3D reduces ambiguity and accelerates approvals.
    • Emotional Impact: Immersive visuals strengthen brand storytelling and client confidence.

    Technical Highlights

    • Optimized stereo rendering for SRD’s 45° viewing angle.
    • Integration with industry-standard tools (Maya, Blender, Nuke, After Effects, Fusion) and proprietary stereoscopic workflows for content preparation.
    • Digital twin workflows enhanced by SRD previews for marketing and design validation.

    Outcomes

    • Improved client engagement through immersive presentations.
    • Reduced iteration cycles as a result of clearer spatial visualization.
    • Created scalable solutions for multiple industries, from retail to automotive.

    Executive Quote

    Enrique Criado, Founder & Head of Immersive Content, 3D Experiences Iberia SL:
    “After 30 years working with virtually every 3D display technology,I can confidently say that Sony’s Spatial Reality Display is a game changer. The ELF-SR2is not just a display for our clients; it’s a critical tool in our production workflow. By using it on set for live 3D preview with our beamsplitter rigs, we’ve been able to create digital twins in a fraction of the time. What excites me most is bringing glasses-free 3D to industries that have never experienced it before—luxury retail, automotive, museums, digital signage. We’re creating turnkey solutions: monitor + custom content. This collaboration with Sony is transforming how the world experiences immersive 3D content.”


  • Sharp Announces High-Performance SDM Computing with BrightSign® Built-In

    Sharp Announces High-Performance SDM Computing with BrightSign® Built-In

    Sharp has announced a new SDM Player with BrightSign® Built-In, combining Sharp’s professional large-format displays with BrightSign’s industry-leading digital signage operating system. Designed to fit directly into the Intel® Smart Display Module (SDM) slot, the solution removes the need for external media players, cables, or power supplies, delivering a clean, fully integrated signage setup. The modular SDM design also ensures easy servicing and future upgrades without replacing the display.

    Built on BrightSignOS™, the solution offers reliable, always-on performance, broad CMS compatibility, and simplified remote management for IT and AV teams. Scheduled for availability in Q2 2026, the Sharp SDM Player with BrightSign Built-In will debut at ISE 2026, highlighting a future-ready, cost-efficient approach to high-performance digital signage for enterprise environments.

    In a joint effort to drive innovation in digital signage solutions, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) and Sharp Display Solutions Europe, the audio-visual technology business divisions of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) and Sharp Europe, are introducing the upcoming Sharp SDM Player with BrightSign Built-In System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solution. Sharp’s world-class professional Large Format Displays (LFD) are paired with BrightSign Built-In, the industry’s leading SoC solution running BrightSignOS™ for high-quality, compelling digital signage. This comprehensive offering in the new Intel® Smart Display Module (SDM) series offers a seamless, all-in-one solution and and will be available in Q2 of 2026.

    Seamless Integration Meets Professional Performance

    The new computing solution is designed to slide directly into the SDM slot of Sharp’s professional displays, eliminating the need for external cables, power bricks, or additional mounting hardware. While the integration provides a clean, “built-in” appearance, the SDM form factor ensures the solution remains fully modular. This allows system integrators and end-users to easily install, service, or upgrade the computing power without having to replace the entire display investment.

    The Power of BrightSign

    BrightSign is globally recognized as the leading manufacturer of digital signage media players. Its purpose-built hardware and operating system redefine industry standards with cutting-edge performance, compatible with hundreds of top-tier Content Management Systems (CMS). By integrating this technology into the Sharp eco-system, users benefit from:

    • Professional Grade Playback: Renowned reliability and “always-on” performance for a range of industries including retail, corporate, and transportation.
    • CMS Flexibility: Direct access to a wide array of CMS partners already optimized for BrightSignOS.
    • Streamlined Installation & Management: All-in-one solution that minimizes cabling, setup time, and total cost of ownership. Full support for bsn.Control for free remote device management and monitoring.
    • Intelligent computing performance: Series 5 and Series 6 BrightSign Built-In system-on-a-chip solution delivers dynamic signage features and impactful processing power.

    A Synergy of Quality

    “We see great potential to support our customers through this strategic expansion of our computing portfolio,” said Mark Quiroz, SVP and General Manager, SIICA Display Solutions. “This new module minimizes deployment expenses while delivering the visual excellence and operational reliability our customers demand. By partnering with BrightSign to develop an SDM-based solution, we’re marrying Sharp’s high-quality display hardware with the industry’s most trusted media player solution, a modular, future-proof approach that simplifies deployment and maximizes content impact.”

    “Partnering with Sharp marks an important expansion of BrightSign Built-In, leveraging the SDM form factor,” said Steve Durkee, CEO of BrightSign. “By pairing Sharp’s global brand with the BrightSign solution, we’re simplifying how integrated signage is deployed and creating new growth opportunities for both organizations.”

    Experience high-performance SDM computing at ISE 2026

    The Sharp SDM Player with BrightSign Built-In will be showcased for the first time at Sharp’s booth (#3E500) Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, taking place from 3–6 February 2026.

  • BrightSign Powers Intelligent Signage Experiences at ISE 2026

    BrightSign Powers Intelligent Signage Experiences at ISE 2026

    BrightSign will showcase its latest intelligent digital signage innovations at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, demonstrating how AI-powered media players can create more interactive, secure, and responsive visual experiences. At booth #4S-150, visitors will see real-world use cases across retail, QSR, transportation, and corporate environments, including live demos where on-screen content reacts instantly using AI-driven object detection running directly on the player.

    The company will also highlight its new Series 6 media players with built-in AI processing, long-term reliability, and strong security through BrightSignOS. Alongside this, BrightSign will present its Bright Alliance partner ecosystem and a new collaboration with Sharp, featuring an all-in-one display solution with BrightSign Built-In, designed to simplify deployment while delivering enterprise-grade performance for IT-driven digital signage networks.

    With more industries embracing the power of visual storytelling, BrightSign, the provider of the most advanced, capable, and trusted digital media players and operating system, will showcase the latest developments in digital signage technology at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, Spain from February 3-6, 2026.

    BrightSign’s latest innovations come to life at booth #4S-150 through interactive real-world demos featuring retail, QSR, transportation, and corporate use cases. Visitors can test new AI-powered object detection capabilities of BrightSign players, allowing them to pick up an object and see the content on the screen respond immediately. Booth activations will be powered by BrightSign’s reliable platform including bsn.Control, BrightSignOS™, brightAuthor connected, and its global partner ecosystem.

    “In today’s immersive, personalized and visual world, the stakes have never been higher for powerful, secure, reliable, and intelligent digital signage,” said Steve Durkee, chief executive officer of BrightSign. “When supported by the right AI, managed services, and CMS partner ecosystems, digital signage unlocks incredible opportunity. Organizations can turn every visual touchpoint into an intelligent, dynamic driver of business, revenue, and experience in more ways than ever before.”

    At ISE 2026, BrightSign will showcase:

    • AI at the Edge: The demand for increasingly intelligent digital signage is rising as organizations face pressure to deliver exceptional customer experiences that adapt in real time, deliver measurable engagement, and support data-driven decision-making. BrightSign brings intelligence to digital signage with built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that can run powerful AI applications directly on the player. Real-time motion, object and gaze detection, and audience measurement applications power interactive, personalized experiences that adapt to audience behavior. By powering AI applications directly on the player, BrightSign gives users access to real-time, privacy-forward intelligence, and real-world responsiveness without impacting video and audio performance. Integration with trusted CMS and analytics partners means users can easily build AI-powered applications to run on BrightSign players.
    • BrightSign Series 6: Series 6 – including the BrightSign XD6, HD6, and XS6 – represents the latest in digital signage media players, offering increased performance and flexibility while embodying the versatility and reliability synonymous with BrightSign. Industries need digital signage that supports strong performance, security, and reliability. Designed in response to this need, Series 6 offers smooth 4K and dual-4K playback, immersive graphics, integrated NPUs to run powerful AI applications, and secure BrightSignOS operation with purpose-built hardware engineered for uptime in demanding commercial environments. The series supports BrightSign’s 5-Year Warranty, adding another layer of confidence while protecting long-term investments.
    • Bright Alliance: Visitors can explore Bright Alliance, including exclusive partnerships with leading CMS providers, product integrations, expanded experiences, and collaborative support options. 

    In addition, Sharp (Booth #3E500) will showcase the new Sharp SDM Player with BrightSign Built-In System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solution. The all-in-one solution – available in Q2 of 2026 – combines the power of Sharp’s world-class professional Large Format Displays (LFD) with the high-performance, superior security, and CMS compatibility of BrightSign Built-In running BrightSignOS.

  • VITEC Launches X View Integrated Displays for Corporate and Meeting Room Signage

    VITEC Launches X View Integrated Displays for Corporate and Meeting Room Signage

    VITEC has launched X View, a new range of integrated digital displays designed to simplify corporate and meeting room signage. By combining purpose-built display hardware with its proven Avedia platform, X View removes the need for external media players and extra power supplies. The first model, XV15, offers a clean, centrally managed signage solution that is reliable, always on, and easy for IT teams to deploy and manage at scale.

    Designed for modern workplaces, X View supports clear, glanceable information such as meeting room status, corporate announcements, and live data feeds. Integration with Office 365 enables real-time room availability, while PoE support simplifies installation and reduces cable clutter. Visitors can see X View in action at ISE 2026, where it will be showcased as part of VITEC’s broader Avedia ecosystem.

    VITEC, a global leader in IPTV, video streaming and digital signage solutions, has announced the launch of its X‑View integrated display range, designed to simplify and enhance corporate communications and meeting room signage. X‑View combines VITEC’s proven Avedia platform technology with purpose-built displays. The first product in the range, XV15, combines purpose‑built display hardware with full compatibility with VITEC’s Avedia platform, delivering a clean, reliable and centrally managed signage solution for meeting rooms, public areas and workplace communications without the complexity of separate external players and power supplies.

    “Corporate environments demand signage that is informative, dependable and easy to manage at scale,” says Richard Bernard, Director of Product Management at VITEC. “With X‑View, we have paired our trusted Avedia endpoint technology with display hardware to form a single, integrated solution. This enables businesses to deploy meeting room and corporate signage quickly, and ensure consistent messaging across their workplace.”

    The X‑View range consists of integrated displays powered by VITEC’s endpoint technology, effectively embedding an Avedia media player directly inside the screen. Fully integrated with, and managed through, the Avedia platform, the displays offer the same control, monitoring and reliability customers expect from VITEC’s platform-controlled endpoints, supporting long‑term, always‑on operation in corporate environments.

    Two display sizes are available: a compact 11.6‑inch model, ideal for installation outside meeting rooms, and a larger 21.5‑inch display suited to broader corporate communications. Typical use cases include meeting room status displays, welcome signage, corporate announcements, event information and live data feeds.

    X‑View is optimized for non-interactive signage applications, ensuring focus remains on clear, glanceable information. Integration with Office 365 enables real-time meeting room availability and scheduling information to be displayed, supporting efficient room use and improving the visitor and employee experience. As part of the Avedia platform, the ArtioCreate application enables users to easily create and display customized meeting room signage for engaging and informative content.

    Installation is simplified through power-over-ethernet (PoE), removing the need for a separate power cable and helping create cleaner, more discreet installations. The displays also support video playback for dynamic content delivery.

    Visitors to ISE 2026 are invited to see the new X‑View integrated displays in action on the VITEC stand #5C300 and learn more about how the solution fits into the wider Avedia ecosystem.

  • DisplayNote invites digital signage providers to drive more value from meeting room screens by bringing collaboration and signage together.

    DisplayNote invites digital signage providers to drive more value from meeting room screens by bringing collaboration and signage together.

    DisplayNote is inviting digital signage providers, resellers, and workplace technology integrators to unlock more value from meeting room screens by combining digital signage with one-touch collaboration. By layering DisplayNote’s collaboration software over existing signage setups, unused meeting room screens can switch seamlessly between signage mode when idle and collaboration mode when meetings begin, making better use of existing AV investments.

    Working alongside NowSignage, DisplayNote is showcasing this approach at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, demonstrating how organisations can simplify screen experiences, reduce complexity, and improve ROI. The combined solution helps IT teams deliver consistent, easy-to-use meeting spaces while also supporting internal communications, wayfinding, and brand messaging across the workplace.

    Northern Ireland, 21st January, 2026 Belfast-based DisplayNote, which provides the experience operating layer that sits on top of room hardware to orchestrate collaboration, communications, and shared screen experiences today announced an open invitation to digital signage providers, resellers and workplace technology integrators to collaborate on enhancing digital signage capabilities in meeting spaces by layering DisplayNote’s call and app launching software alongside existing signage deployments.

    DisplayNote’s aim is to help the industry create simpler, more consistent screen experiences across the workplace building an ecosystem of easy-to-use collaboration tools for meeting spaces.

    Join us at ISE 2026 (3–6 February 2026), where DisplayNote will be meeting with signage and AV stakeholders to explore opportunities and shared customer use cases.

    The opportunity: display screens spend much of the day underused

    Across many organisations, shared screens are not in active use for significant portions of the working week. Workspace utilisation benchmarks have reported average meeting room utilisation of around 30%, leaving substantial “idle time” where screens are either powered down or showing non-purposeful content a missed opportunity for internal communications, wayfinding, brand messaging and ROI.

    The approach: one screen, two modes

    DisplayNote is working with NowSignage, a cloud-based digital signage CMS provider, to demonstrate how meeting room hardware can serve a dual purpose:

    • Full-scale digital signage when the room is idle, managed through NowSignage
    • One-touch collaboration when the room is in use, enabled through DisplayNote Launcher

    DisplayNote Launcher is designed to create a consistent, walk-up experience in meeting spaces supporting call and app launching, screen sharing, and simplified room interaction. NowSignage provides a cloud-based CMS that helps teams manage and distribute signage content across multiple displays.

    What this means for the channel:

    For digital signage providers, resellers and AV/IT integrators, combining signage and collaboration capabilities can support:

    • Expanded service scope across workplace communications and meeting room experiences
    • Additional recurring revenue streams through managed services and software licensing
    • Better utilisation of existing hardware, maximising return on AV investment
    • More use cases driving more usage, supporting renewals and hardware refresh cycles
    • Reduced complexity, with fewer points of failure when hardware and software are validated as fit for purpose

    What this means for end customers:

    For enterprise workplaces, local government estates, education settings and multi-site organisations, the combined approach can help:

    • Enable more use cases from the same screen estate
    • Create a consistent on-screen experience across meeting rooms and shared spaces
    • Improve workplace communications and engagement, without compromising meeting room usability
    • Reduce IT overhead, by consolidating screen experiences and management
    • Lower support tickets, by simplifying “how to connect” moments and standardising room workflows
    • Support ROI goals, including the option to use signage content to offset meeting room costs where appropriate

    “Digital signage has transformed workplace communication, but meeting rooms remain one of the most under-utilised screen environments in many estates,” said Ryan McElvaney, Channel Manager, DisplayNote. “Our message to the signage market ahead of ISE is simple: let’s make meeting space screens work harder without making them harder to use. We’re enabling partners to collaborate with us to bring signage and one-touch collaboration together in a way that’s simple, secure and scalable.”

    “Customers want consistency a screen experience that supports both communications and collaboration, without adding complexity,” said Richard Hutchinson, Global Sales Director, NowSignage. “By combining NowSignage’s cloud CMS with DisplayNote’s meeting room experience, organisations can get more value from the screens they already have, while keeping content management straightforward across multiple sites.”

    Meet DisplayNote at ISE 2026

    Resellers and workplace integrators who want to explore collaboration opportunities are invited to meet DisplayNote at ISE 2026 in Barcelona (3–6 February 2026).

    Hall 2 Booth #2W200

  • Sony Electronics Announces Crystal LED S Series, a Significant Mid-Market Addition to the Direct View LED Display Family

    Sony Electronics Announces Crystal LED S Series, a Significant Mid-Market Addition to the Direct View LED Display Family

    Sony Electronics has announced the new Crystal LED S Series, a mid-market direct-view LED display lineup designed for corporate, education, and commercial spaces. The series includes two models, ZRD-S12G and ZRD-S15G, offering high brightness, accurate color reproduction, and low reflection, making them well-suited for bright, real-world environments. With a slimmer design and scalable, bezel-free construction, the S Series delivers premium visual performance at a more accessible price point.

    Built for long-term use, the Crystal LED S Series focuses on simplified installation, energy efficiency, and lower total cost of ownership. Features such as pre-calibrated modules, surface protection, and compatibility with NovaStar controllers make the displays easier to deploy and maintain. Sony plans to showcase the new series at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 and InfoComm 2026.

    Sony Electronics Inc.’s latest direct-view LED (dvLED) displays, the Crystal LED S Series, are mid-market options providing high visibility even in bright environments thanks to its brightness, accurate natural color reproduction and low reflection optimized for a diverse range of uses in corporate settings, educational institutions, and commercial facilities. The two thin new models, the ZRD-S12G and ZRD-S15G, feature 800 cd/m2 of maximum brightness and a 1.25 and 1.56 mm pixel pitch, respectively. These scalable displays, planned to be available in late spring 2026, serve as a high-quality, cost-conscious option that addresses the growing needs of customers.

    “The S Series furthers Sony’s longstanding commitment to offering advanced technology with high image quality, exceptional visibility, flexible integration capabilities, and long-term reliability – all of which provide our customers with inspiring visual experiences that offer value, while enabling creativity,” said Rich Ventura, Vice President, Professional Display Solutions, Sony Electronics. “With these new models, Sony is strategically expanding our display lineup to ensure we have the right choices to address common requests, support varying budgets, provide a range of options, and ensure consistency that bridges the gap between our BRAVIA professional displays and dvLED products.”

    High-Impact Images, Even in Brightly Lit Spaces

    Featuring an impressive 800 cd/m2 brightness, the Crystal LED S Series also offers the same Anti-Reflection Surface Technology in Sony’s BH Series of Crystal LED displays. Together, this enables rich image expression and accurate color reproduction, even in ambient light environments or spaces featuring large windows.

    Simplified Installation

    The S Series’ thin design promotes ease and flexibility in installation. Boasting a slim cabinet with a thickness of approximately 45mm/1.8 inches, representing a 35% reduction in depth, the models streamline installations, and are able to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance when combined with appropriate wall mount frames. Additionally, the S Series offers smooth, seamless integration with NovaStar’s flagship high-end COEX series, MX30 and MX40 Pro controllers. By using the NovaStar controller, the distance between cabinets and the controller can be extended up to 100m which will contribute to installation flexibility.

    Engineered for Long-term Use

    The new options also contribute to a reduction in ownership costs, resulting from energy-efficient operation – including a cool surface temperature – and low power consumption. Pre-calibrated modules enable precise installation, and ease of service for simplified maintenance add durability and flexibility. Additionally, the Crystal LED S Series is equipped with surface protection that helps prevent accidental contact and promote longevity.

    Flexible Setup

    The Crystal LED S Series is a scalable and modular solution that features a bezel-free design to enable the construction of seamless video walls of various sizes and configurations.

    The Crystal LED S Series is expected to be on display at Integrate Systems Europe (ISE) in Barcelona, Feb. 3-6, 2026, and InfoComm in Las Vegas, June 17-19, 2026.